December 23, 2024

the tongue cuts deeper

The tongue cuts deeper than the knife;

Blood congeals, the skin heals

the razors incision is soundless

and sweet.

But your words are like machete’s

slashing at my soul

and livid scars remain

long after they have healed

on  tissue and on bone.

 

 

 

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